[manc]

so by that logic marriage could be anything

people marrying animals, as what as happened elsewhere in the world namely India

we can have more than one wife or husband

Kids as young 5 could get married

you need laws

if we don’t have a law defining then anything goes and anarchy happens

[MinnesotaLibertarian]

so by that logic marriage could be anything

It's a religious institution. Some churches had gay marriages long before it was legal in any state. I saw keep the government out of it.

people marrying animals

This is an absurd comparison, though that doesn't stop it from being a favorite for many. We're discussing an agreement between two consenting adults; an animal doesn't have the ability to consent. Furthermore, we don't apply any other human statutes to animals; why would marriage laws be any different?

Kids as young 5 could get married

Same as above. Also, if somebody's faith allows that, and their parents consent, there's really nothing that can stop this from already hapenning without government recognition.

if we don’t have a law defining then anything goes and anarchy happens

I agree we need some laws, but I don't see a compelling case for marriage laws. I see it as government overstepping its proper role.